Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler Master Teacher at College of the Canyons

Availability needed: Valencia Campus, Canyon Country Campus

Deadline to apply: Not Applicable

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration into the Eligibility Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled. Your application cannot be considered until all required documents have been received.

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure.

Desired Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Experience

1. Communicate effectively and positively with children, families, students and staff including being able to articulate the theoretical base of activities and curriculum.
2. Apply State Child Development Division Regulations, Title 22 and Title V, for a State-funded program.
3. Knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
4. Knowledge of California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education and Support Division (EESD) Desired Results for Children and Families and knowledge of California Infant/Toddler Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework.
5. Experience with Environment Rating Scale (ERS) including Early Childhood (ECERS) and Infant/Toddler (ITERS)
6. Application of Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Intentional Teaching.
7. Knowledge and application of Early Childhood Theory.
8. Specialized coursework in special needs.
9. Training and/or knowledge of the Outdoor Classroom Project.

1. Must possess a current State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Master Teacher Permit or higher. 
2. Must have 2 years of work experience with infants and toddlers in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day. 
3. Must have completed 3 units of Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Development course.
4. Completion of specialized courses in Special Needs course and Working with Families of Diverse Background course. 
5. Must have a current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.

The Child Development Master Teacher Permit is issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth. This permit may be renewed online on the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.

• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Adjunct Salary Rate Scale: $17.75 - $26.01 per hour (Depending on qualifications).

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required.

All materials listed below are required for your application packet to be considered complete. All application materials must be uploaded online or received by the Human Resources Department, located in the University Center, Suite 360. College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355.

• District ACADEMIC Application.
• Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
• Complete College transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position (please include both the front and back of ALL transcript pages). Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes; however, official transcripts must be submitted before hiring. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts. Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post-Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required.
• Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
• Letters of professional reference are optional.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings.

Positions are open until filled. The above position represents the anticipated need for the upcoming semester(s) or the eligibility pool. The department may review materials at anytime based on enrollment needs and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered.

Qualified applicants who successfully complete the selection and interview process will be placed in the eligibility pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment with the District anytime within the next 36 months.

The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law.
 
 Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources office directly at (661) 362-3428.